Prediction of High-ozone Events Using GAM, SMOTE, and Tail Dependence Approaches in Texas (2005–2019) by Benjamin Brown-Steiner, Xiong Zhou, Matthew J. Alvarado, Brook T. Russell

“…Abstract We test three methods for ozone prediction in the El Paso (ELP) and Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB) regions of Texas from 2005–2019: (1) a Generalized Additive Model (GAMs) approach; (2) a GAM approach with the addition of the Synthetic Minority Over-sampling TEchnique (SMOTE) and (3) a tail dependence modeling approach based in extreme value theory (EVT). …”
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Study of Physiochemical Properties of Local Wheat Cultivars and Their Effect on White Layer Cake Quality by Shano Abdulrahman Omer, Dlir Amin Saber

“…The gluten yield parameters tested for gluten index, and dry gluten in which the results obtained for Control, and Sham 6 were the greatest. …”
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Efficacy and safety of the first domestic pegilated interferon alpha-2b «Pegaltevir» at chronic hepatitis C: pilot data of phase III clinical study by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. N. Bessonova, P. O. Bogomolov, N. I. Geyvandova, K. V. Zhdanov, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. G. Morozov, V. D. Pasechnikov, I. Yu. Khomenko, A. V. Yagoda

“…Preliminary estimation of drug efficacy was based on rates of rapid and early virologic response (RVR and EVR) achievement, dynamics of biochemical tests, dynamics of blood level of peginterferon alpha and neopterin. …”
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Clinical efficacy of Methylene Blue mediated antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) using 680 nm Diode Laser in patients undergoing Open Flap Debridement: An Original Research by Soundarya Singh, Manisha Rout, Mayur Kaushik, Shilpa Sharma, Aprajita Srivastava

“…Methods: The patients selected were randomly divided into two groups. In the test group, Open Flap Debridement (OFD) with Methylene Blue-mediated Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) using 680 nm Diode Laser application was done, and in the control group, OFD alone. …”
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Comparison of hCG Versus Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist to Induce Oocyte Maturation in Assisted Reproductive Technology Cycles: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Gulay Beydilli Nacak, Elif Tozkir, Enis Ozkaya, Ebru Cogendez, Fatih Kaya

“…RESULTS: The positive pregnancy test was obtained in 70 women in the control group whereas in 13 cases in the study group (p=0.161). …”
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Color Stability of Orthodontic Elastomeric Ligatures in the Oral Environment: A Clinical Trial by Marzieh Mazhari, Mehdi Yaghoubi Ashrafi, Sara Gholamian, Mehrnaz Moradinejad

“…Data were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Bonferroni tests. Results: All brands showed discoloration. …”
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In vitro investigations of coelomic fluid of Eisenia fetida: protein analysis, antioxidant activities and antibacterial effects on diabetic wounds' bacteria by Negar Danafar, Marzieh Shokoohi

“…Antibacterial activities were tested by disc diffusion, MIC, and MBC methods. Results: The study showed that CFEF exhibited significant antibacterial and antioxidant activities against common bacteria found in diabetic wound infections. …”
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Post-traumatic arthritis: overview on pathogenic mechanisms and role of inflammation by Roberta Ramonda, Leonardo Punzi, Anna Scanu, Francesca Oliviero, Roberto Luisetto, Paola Galozzi, Marta Favero

“…Currently, chronic PTA cannot be prevented, although a large number of agents have been tested in preclinical studies. Given the relevance of inflammatory reaction, anticytokines therapy, in particular the inhibition of interleukin 1 (IL-1), seems to be the most promising strategy. …”
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Exploring barriers and facilitators of vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC), awareness, and preferences among females in Western Saudi Arabia by Daniyah Aloufi, Omar Saggaf, Zainab Ali Alkhalifah, Hassan Alalawi, Nadia Alhazmi

“…Statistical analysis employed Chi-squared, Independent T-Test, and ANOVA. Results: Our findings revealed that 67.5% of participants had inadequate knowledge about VBAC. …”
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Evaluation of the Status of Gluteus Medius Muscle Measured by Computed Tomography Scan in Patients with Intertrochanteric Fractures Treated by Intramedullary Nailing: A Short Term... by Gopalakrishna Kurugunda Girigowda, Varadraj Govindaraj Nayak, Lakshmisha Narasimhe Gowda, Suhas Aradhya Bhikshavarthimath

“…Clinically, muscle strength was assessed with Medical Research Council (MRC) grading and active hip abduction test (AHAT). Results: All 31 patients showed decrease in CSA and increase in adipose tissue infiltration in operated side gluteus medius muscle compared to the normal side. …”
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ROGER BASTIDE E A PESQUISA DA UNESCO EM SÃO PAULO: introdução a uma crítica by Levy Cruz

“…O uso de amostras intencionais e assistemáticas, privilegiando informações prestadas por famílias tradicionais e por estrangeiros e descendentes; o trabalho de campo baseado principalmente em conversas informais em circunstâncias aleatórias; e a análise dos dados, sem uma organização adequada dos mesmos e sem os testes necessários, levaram a amostras com vieses que põem em cheque a representatividade dos resultados referentes ao universo pesquisado. …”
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Plasma mcfDNA Sequencing May Improve Usual Care Diagnostics to Detect HHV-8 Among Outpatient People with Advanced HIV by Sarah Park, Brian Epling, Morgan Richey, Daniel Lupu, Mona Mughar, Irini Sereti

“…We then reviewed clinical and laboratory data for any people who tested positive for HHV-8 by mcfDNA sequencing or UC at baseline. …”
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Diseño y validación de un instrumento para evaluar las habilidades motrices básicas en los niños con síndrome de Down by Carmen Sobeida Cazar Morales, Elva Katherine Aguilar Morocho

“…Además, se tomó en cuenta que cada test tuviese colores llamativos debido a que es un estímulo en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de los alumnos con SD. …”
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The practice of quality assurance in the TVET system of the state of Amhara as perceived by major stakeholders by Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel

“…Both descriptive (mean) and inferential (t-test) statistics were implemented to analyze the data. …”
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Combination of Artificial Neural Network and Particle Swarm Intelligence Algorithm for Diagnosing Diabetes by Cillian Thompson, Oscar Higgins

“…The usual method for diagnosing this disease is to perform a blood test, which, despite its high accuracy, has disadvantages such as pain, cost, stress, and limited availability of laboratory facilities. …”
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Treatment compliance at initial and maintenance therapy at gastroesophageal reflux disease by V. I. Simanenkov, S. V. Tikhonov, N. B. Lischuk

“…Treatment compliance was established according to duration of study participation, along with that patients self-estimated it on 2, 3, 4 and 5 visits by Morisky-Green test and 5-score analog scales of pharmaceutical treatment compliance and lifestyle verification. …”
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Importancia del alcance en redes del CIGEFI-UCR: Un estudio de los datos, según las publicaciones realizadas en los períodos entre 1979-2015 by Oscar David Calvo Solano, Eric José Alfaro Martínez

“…Desde 1979, el Centro de Investigaciones Geofísicas (CIGEFI) de la Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) ha evolucionado constantemente hasta convertirse en un referente regional de la Geofísica. Esto ha sido facilitado por diversos actores, investigadores, y colaboradores, tanto propios como de otras afiliaciones. …”
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The use of Platelet Rich Plasmain combination of guided tissue regeneration (chitosan) for bone defects: homogeneity analysis. by Dildar Abdullah Othman, Ziwar Ahmed Saleh, Raid Fahim Salman

“…Conclusion The study concluded The homogeneity status of different ratios of novel material (mixture of PRP / Chitosan) revealed that 95:5 ratio was preferable to test for biocompatibility and bone regeneration. …”
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Antimicrobial drug use and its association with antimicrobial resistance in fecal commensals from cows on California dairies by Essam M. Abdelfattah, Essam M. Abdelfattah, Pius S. Ekong, Emmanuel Okello, Emmanuel Okello, Tapakorn Chamchoy, Betsy M. Karle, Randi A. Black, Wagdy ElAshmawy, Wagdy ElAshmawy, David Sheedy, Deniece R. Williams, Terry W. Lehenbauer, Terry W. Lehenbauer, Barbara A. Byrne, Sharif S. Aly, Sharif S. Aly

“…Gastrointestinal commensals were isolated from fecal samples and tested for antimicrobial susceptibility using the broth microdilution method against a selected panel of antimicrobial drugs (AMD). …”
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‘Shift’ Adaptation and a New Croatian Standard for Haavikko Developmental Stages’ Timing by Ivan Bedek, Jelena Dumančić, Tomislav Lauc, Miljenko Marušić, Ivana Čuković-Bagić

“…The ‘shift’ adaptation was tested through simulation to assure population applicability. …”
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